Childminder in Gloucestershire

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder organises a curriculum that supports children's different stages of development. She provides a wide range of activities to suit the children's ages and interests. The childminder tracks children's progress well and generates next steps that to progress learning further.

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The provision is good

Each child's individual needs are met as the childminder gets to know all the children well. The children are supported with their sleeping and eating patterns, as the childminder constructs a daily routine around the children to provide emotional security. The childminder recognises appropriate times in the day for structured activities, when the children will be most engaged, optimising their learning and development.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the positive play spaces the childminder provides, which is engaging and accessible. The children are confident to move around freely and select the resources they would like to explore. This promotes their independence and positive well-being. The childminder embraces a variety of cultures to create an inclusive environment for all children attending the setting.

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The provision is good

Children develop a love of books and stories from a young age, as the childminder reads frequently to them. The childminder takes the children on trips to the local library, where they can access a wider range of books and participate in the singing groups available. Children enjoy visits within the community to gain experience of the outside world, such as the playgroup for stay and play sessions, the park, the allotments and for nature walks around the village.

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need to do better?

n The childminder builds strong relationships with her key children and their families. This supports the carefully designed settling-in procedure, promoting a sense of security for children and their parents. From this she builds on children's personal development, which encourages the children to become sociable and gain a sense of self-worth. n The childminder communicates well to ensure parents feel reassured when their children are in her care. Parents appreciate the information the childminder shares with them about their child's development, supporting their involvement and often continuing the learning at home. The childminder provides good support to parents and is compassionate in her work. n The nurturing childminder engages the children's attention using a calm voice. Children are developing well in their communication and language skills. This is because the childminder uses open-ended questions and engages in meaningful

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conversations, focusing on children's interests and home life. The childminder

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need to do better?

26 January 2023 has recognised that some children have gaps in their development and has implemented next steps to support them. However, during activities, the childminder occasionally misses opportunities to apply the children's individual next steps to continue their learning and make the best possible progress. n Children enjoy the activities on offer and become fully involved due to the childminder's continuous encouragement and praise. The childminder structures activities around children's interests and relatable topics. However, she does not focus on children's mathematical learning during play. For example, numerical and sizing language is not incorporated into activities to ensure children's knowledge continually progresses. n The childminder observes the children well and gets to know their individual needs. From these assessments, the childminder recognises the areas where children are flourishing, such as the continual growth of their communication

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and language. She also recognises delays in children's development and works closely with parents to close any gaps in children's progress. The childminder seeks support and advice from outside agencies where necessary and encourages parents to do the same. n The childminder has good hygiene routines in place, such as handwashing before mealtimes, to contribute towards helping children to stay healthy. The childminder provides nutritious meals and snacks that the children enjoy. Mealtimes are engaging and children interact positively with each other around the kitchen table. The childminder promotes children's independence through praise and encouragement when children attempt to eat their food, try new things and wipe their own noses. n The childminder has good behaviour management techniques to support children's emotions. The childminder cares for the children well. If they become upset, she can recognise their needs and soothe them promptly. These

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techniques have been introduced following the regular training courses the childminder attends, as she seeks to improve her professional development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to safeguard children. She recognises signs of abuse and how to react to a concern. The childminder knows the children in her setting well and is able to recognise changes in their behaviour, and how this could relate to the possibility of abuse. She is knowledgeable about how to react if an allegation was made against herself or people living on the premises. The childminder carries out suitable risk assessments to ensure the suitability of her home and to protect children from potential hazards. The childminder teaches the children about fire safety and carries out fire evacuation practices.

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should:

n develop ways to effectively include children's next steps into daily activities to ensure children are making the best possible progress n extend the range of mathematical activities to strengthen children's understanding around number, sizing and positional language.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466467 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10236247 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 14 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in the Cotswold town of Stow-on-the- Wold. The childminder offers full-time and part-time care between 8am and 6pm, all year round. Additional care is available overnight and on weekends, by arrangement.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The provider discussed her curriculum with the inspector during the learning walk and discussed what she wants the children to learn. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated an activity together. n The inspector observed the quality of education provided and the impact this has on child development. n The inspector read feedback from parents and took account of their views of the provision. n The inspector observed children and the interactions between the childminder and the children.

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Inspection activities

26 January 2023 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

26 January 2023 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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